500 S. Winchester Boulevard • San Jose, CA 95128 • Phone 408-984-4767 • Fax 408-984-0767 Belmont Village of San Jose August 2016 Meet Our Team Keith Payne Executive Director [email protected]Christie Stifle Director Resident Care Services [email protected]Peggy Bulger Community Relations [email protected]Kimia Sedaghat Community Relations [email protected]Allyson Fujii Activity Program Coordinator [email protected]Josue Dominguez Chef Manager [email protected]Nancy Vaughan Human Resources [email protected]Jon Simons Building Engineer [email protected]Jessica Sanders Memory Program Coordinator [email protected]San Jose Management Team (L-R): Peggy, Josue, Nancy, Kimia, Allyson, Jessica, Keith, Christie & Jon Keith’s Corner Hello August! Hello again! August is here and hotter days as well, but it sure seems like the summer months are going by fast. Summer vacations are coming to an end, and kids all across America are heading back to school, which means parents all over America are celebrating! The month of August was originally named Sextilis in Latin, because it was the sixth month in the original ten-month Roman calendar under Romulus in 753 BC, when March was the first month of the year. About 700 BC it became the eighth month when January and February were added to the year before March by King Numa Pompilius, who also gave it 29 days. Julius Caesar added two days when he created the Julian calendar in 45 BC giving it its modern length of 31 days. In 8 BC it was renamed in honor of Augustus, and it has 31 days because Augustus wanted as many days as Julius Caesar’s month of July had. As always, thank you for your continued support of Belmont Village San Jose and our staff, as we truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your loved one. Sincerely, Keith Payne Summer Olympics The Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, officially start on August 5th, and continue until August 21st, 2016. They will have a record number of countries that are participating in a record number of sports. More than 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees are scheduled to take part. With 306 sets of medals, the games will feature 28 Olympic sports. Let’s Go USA!! Join us as we celebrate the Summer Olympics at Belmont! Go for the Gold! From August 1-22 when you attend an exercise class you will receive a gold medal. At the end of the three weeks, the resident with the most medals will win a prize! Let’s participate in some fun and games for an Olympic kick-off party on Fri, August 5th at 3 PM in the 7th floor Bistro. Gloria Spanier, a San Jose local, will share her story as a Torch Carrier for the Olympics on Mon, August 8th at 3 PM in Josephine’s Kitchen.
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500 S. Winchester Boulevard • San Jose, CA 95128 • Phone 408-984-4767 • Fax 408-984-0767
San Jose Management Team (L-R):Peggy, Josue, Nancy, Kimia,Allyson, Jessica, Keith, Christie& Jon
Keith’s CornerHello August!
Hello again!August is here and hotter days
as well, but it sure seems like thesummer months are going by fast.Summer vacations are coming toan end, and kids all acrossAmerica are heading back toschool, which means parents allover America are celebrating!
The month of August wasoriginally named Sextilis in Latin,because it was the sixth month inthe original ten-month Romancalendar under Romulus in 753BC, when March was the firstmonth of the year. About 700 BCit became the eighth month whenJanuary and February were addedto the year before March by KingNuma Pompilius, who also gave it29 days. Julius Caesar added twodays when he created the Juliancalendar in 45 BC giving it itsmodern length of 31 days. In 8 BCit was renamed in honor ofAugustus, and it has 31 daysbecause Augustus wanted as manydays as Julius Caesar’s month ofJuly had.
As always, thank you for yourcontinued support of BelmontVillage San Jose and our staff, aswe truly appreciate theopportunity to serve you and yourloved one.
Sincerely, Keith Payne
Summer OlympicsThe Summer Olympic Games
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, officiallystart on August 5th, and continueuntil August 21st, 2016. They willhave a record number of countriesthat are participating in a recordnumber of sports. More than10,500 athletes from 206National Olympic Committees arescheduled to take part. With 306sets of medals, the games willfeature 28 Olympic sports. Let’sGo USA!!
Join us as we celebrate theSummer Olympics at Belmont!Go for the Gold! From August1-22 when you attend an exerciseclass you will receive a goldmedal. At the end of the threeweeks, the resident with the mostmedals will win a prize! Let’sparticipate in some fun and gamesfor an Olympic kick-off party onFri, August 5th at 3 PM in the7th floor Bistro. Gloria Spanier, aSan Jose local, will share her storyas a Torch Carrier for theOlympics on Mon, August 8th at3 PM in Josephine’s Kitchen.
August Birthday LunchLet’s celebrate Friday, August
26th, at 11:30 AM
Resident BirthdaysAugust 9 Jeannie MartinAugust 9 Yasuko TakakiAugust 11 Yvonne SteinfeldAugust 13 Gerene BagnatoriAugust 14 Warren SweetnamAugust 18 Pat OrtizAugust 19 Andrew JimenezAugust 26 Anne Biagini
Helen S. and her caregiver Erlitacelebrated all the June birthdays!
Irene was delighted with herspecial birthday entrée in June.
Support GroupIf you have a loved one in our
Memory Programs, you areinvited to attend a SupportGroup Facilitated by Tiffany
Mikles. These groups provide asafe place for family members
and friends of dementiapatients to share feelings,concerns and informationWednesday, August 10,
5:30pm-7:00pmTown Hall - 6th FloorNo Reservation Required
2nd Wednesday of each month
MBA Happy HourLet’s take the time to relax and
enjoy some cocktails and snacksat the monthly Happy Hour!
Tuesday, August 9th3:00-4:00 PM
7th Floor-TerraceEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month
Welcome WagonAll new residents will be invitedto an orientation and luncheon
Thursday, August 4th, at11:30 am
Josephine’s KitchenWelcome to Belmont Village:
Bill Dodsworth, Michael Mauldin,Georgene Orr, & Bea Petersen
Join the MBA ClubMBA, short for Mind BodyAwareness, uses a holistic
approach that includes activities& lifestyle choices in four areasof daily activity: mental fitness,physical exercise, nutrition, &spiritual & creative thinking.Come and learn about the
program which offers a fun,interactive way to meet mental
& physical fitness goals.This will be discussed at theActivity Chat on Monday,
August 1st at 2:00 PM
Congratulations to JoelMakakoa, Our Employeeof the Month for August!
Employee of the MonthThis month we would like to recognize Joel
Makakoa for his hard work and dedication as adishwasher in Josephine’s Kitchen. Behind thescenes Joel is efficient and you can rely on him
to complete any task at hand.When Joel is not at Belmont he enjoys reading
and watching science fiction movies.When asked what he likes about working at
Belmont he expressed that “everyone isrespectful and caring.” Congratulations on a jobwell done, Joel! Josephine’s Kitchen would not
be the same without you!
August OutingsMovie Theatre OutingLet’s go out to the movies for
some buttery popcorn andrefreshing drinks
Wednesday, August 3rdMovie & time TBD
Lunch Outing to MizuSushi Bar & Grill
Let’s enjoy a day out with aspecially prepared Japanese
Korean fusion mealWednesday, August 10th
11:00 AM Departure
Dinner at the CheesecakeFactory
Who doesn’t like cheesecake?With an extensive food anddessert menu, we can tasteanything our hearts desire!Wednesday, August 17th
4:00 PM Departure
Senior Safari WalkaboutHappy Hollow is not just a placefor kids! We will join the early
morning walk to get some exercisewhile enjoying the beautiful park
Thursday, August 25th9:15 AM Departure
Free Admission
Hakone Estate & GardensTogether we will experience atranquil place of peace and
harmony at the beautiful HakoneGardens in Saratoga
Wednesday, August 31st1:30 PM Departure
Mark Your Calendars!Activity Chat
Learn about the MBA Club,activities in August & help plan
future activitiesMonday, August 1st
Bistro-7th Floor @ 2:00 PM
Massage TherapySilicon Valley Body Renewal is
back for another relaxing sessionThursday, August 11th
9:30 - 11:00 AMGreat Room - 1st FloorSign up at the front desk
Health PresentationBREATHE California of the BayArea will make a presentationtitled Clean Indoor Air Pollution
Monday, August 15thBistro-7th Floor @ 3:00 PM
Chef ChatMeet Josue for the monthly chef
chat to discuss the menuTuesday, August 16th
Bistro-7th Floor @ 3:00 pm
Resident MeetingShare your concerns with the
management team, ask questions,and discuss ideas
Friday, August 26thBistro-7th Floor @ 10:00 am
Hearing HealthHearwell Audiology will make apresentation on hearing health
and complimentary hearingscreenings
Monday, August 29thBistro-7th Floor @ 3:00 PM
Summer BBQHighlights
Thank you all for a spectacularevening on June 23rd during theSummer BBQ for the family and
resident appreciation night!
Marion & Delores enjoyed thesignature drink of the night,
champagne & berries.
The evening was filled withwonderful music by the Magnolia
Jazz Band.
Fred & Mary B smiled for the photoduring a pleasant evening.
August 2016O Outing MP Marketplace-4th FloorJK Josephine's Kitchen-1st Floor B Bistro-7th FloorTH Town Hall-6th Floor T Terrace-7th FloorGR Great Room-1st Floor OutingG Gym-4th Floor MBA
10:00 B Seated Exercises10:00 O Shopping: CVS & Banks
1:00 G Fitness Fun2:00 B Activity Chat3:00 B Mind Your Mind6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
29:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:15 B Bingo2:30 B Healthful Bites3:00 B Flower Arranging6:00 GR Card Games
39:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 B Book Club Meeting10:00 O Shopping: Walgreens
& Banks1:00 O Movie Theatre Outing2:30 G Fitness Fun6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 B Movie Night
49:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 O Wellness Walk11:30 JK New Resident Lunch
1:15 B Bingo2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Carol
Thorson6:00 GR Card Games
59:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:30 B Catholic Mass1:00 B Spanish Class1:30 G Fitness Fun1:45 JK Young at Heart Performs3:00 B Olympics Kick Off3:00 O Scenic Drive6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
610:00 B Seated Tai Chi10:00 O Shopping: Target
1:30 O Scenic Drive2:30 GR Art Therapy3:00 JK Bev on the Piano6:00 GR Card Games
79:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video1:30 O Scenic Drive2:00 B Ceramics Class3:00 JK Theatrical Program:
“Fraudulent Intern”3:30 B Christian Worship Service6:00 GR Bingo
89:30 B Let’s Get Fit
10:00 B Seated Exercises10:00 O Shopping: CVS & Banks
1:00 G Fitness Fun1:30 B Ceramics Class3:00 JK Olympic Torch Presentation
by Gloria Spanier6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
99:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:15 B Bingo2:30 B Healthful Bites3:00 T MBA Happy Hour6:00 GR Card Games
109:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 O Shopping: Walgreens & Banks10:00 B Book Club Meeting11:00 O Lunch at the Cheesecake
Factory2:00 B Flower Arranging2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 B Crafting Fun6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 B Movie Night
119:30 GR Massage Therapy (9:30-11a)9:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 O Wellness Walk10:30 B Catholic Services1:15 B Bingo2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Kimberlye
Gold6:00 GR Card Games
129:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:30 B Bible Study1:00 B Spanish Class1:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Brad Bryant Performs3:00 O Scenic Drive6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
1310:00 O Shopping: Kohl’s10:00 B Seated Tai Chi1:00 Resident Art Show: Renee
Stokes (1-3p) on 5th floor1:30 O Scenic Drive2:30 GR Art Therapy3:00 JK Mark Watson Performs6:00 GR Card Games
149:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video1:00 MP Marketplace Opens1:30 O Scenic Drive2:00 B Ceramics Class3:00 JK Tiffany Chang on the
Piano6:00 GR Bingo
159:30 B Let’s Get Fit
10:00 B Seated Exercises10:00 O Shopping: CVS & Banks
1:00 G Fitness Fun2:00 B Gaming Hour3:00 B Mind Your Mind6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
169:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:15 B Bingo2:30 B Healthful Bites3:00 B Flower Arranging6:00 GR Card Games
179:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 B Book Club Meeting10:00 O Shopping: Walgreens & Banks2:00 JK Ladies Who Sing Performance2:30 G Fitness Fun3:30 JK Ken Sosa Performs4:00 O Dinner at Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 TH Movie Night
189:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 O Wellness Walk10:30 B Catholic Services1:15 B Bingo2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Eddie
Williams6:00 GR Card Games
199:30 B Let’s Get Fit!1:00 B Spanish Class1:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Paulette ReNee Performs3:00 O Scenic Drive6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
2010:00 O Shopping: Marshalls10:00 B Seated Tai Chi
1:30 O Scenic Drive2:30 GR Art Therapy3:00 GR Furry Friends Visit6:00 GR Card Games
219:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video1:30 O Scenic Drive2:00 B Ceramics Class3:00 JK Jess Bautista
Saxophone Performance6:00 GR Bingo
229:30 B Let’s Get Fit
10:00 O Shopping: CVS & Banks10:00 B Seated Exercises
1:00 G Fitness Fun1:30 B Ceramics Class3:00 B Olympics Closing
Ceremonies6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
239:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:15 B Bingo2:30 B Healthful Bites3:00 B Chef Chat6:00 GR Card Games
249:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 O Shopping: Walgreens& Banks
10:00 B Book Club Meeting1:30 B Gaming Hour2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 B Flower Arranging6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 TH Movie Night
259:15 O Senior Safari Walk at Happy
Hollow9:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 O Wellness Walk10:30 B Catholic Services1:15 B Bingo2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Young
at Heart6:00 GR Card Games
269:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 B Resident Meeting11:30 JK Birthday Luncheon
1:00 B Spanish Class1:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 O Scenic Drive3:00 B Crafting Fun!6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
2710:00 O Shopping: Walmart10:00 B Seated Tai Chi
1:30 O Scenic Drive2:30 GR Art Therapy3:00 JK Mike Osborn Performs6:00 GR Card Games
289:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video1:30 O Scenic Drive2:00 B Ceramics Class3:00 JK Bernard Smith on the
Piano6:00 GR Bingo
299:30 B Let’s Get Fit
10:00 O Shopping: CVS & Banks10:00 B Seated Exercises
1:00 G Fitness Fun2:00 B Gaming Hour3:00 B Mind Your Mind6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
309:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:15 B Bingo2:30 B Healthful Bites3:00 B Flower Arranging6:00 GR Card Games
319:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 B Book Club Meeting10:00 O Shopping: Walgreens
& Banks1:30 O Visit Hakone Estate &
Gardens2:30 G Fitness Fun6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 TH Movie Night
Monitoring BloodPressure & ExerciseAbout 1 in 3 adults in the
U.S. has high blood pressure,but many don’t realize it. It iscalled a “silent killer,” because itusually has no warning signs.
American Heart AssociationRecommendations:
• Get the equivalent of atleast 2 hours & 30 minutesper week ofmoderate-intensity physicalactivity, such as briskwalking.
• To lower your bloodpressure or cholesterol, aimfor 40 minutes of moderateto vigorous physical activity3 to 4 times per week.
• Incorporate weekly physicalactivity for 30 minutes aday 5 days a week.
• Physical activity should beperformed in episodes of atleast 10 minutes and itshould be spreadthroughout the week.
• Include flexibility andstretching exercises andmuscle strengtheningactivity at least 2 days eachweek.
Join us as we honor ourresident artist ReneeStokes in this exclusiveart show featuring manyart pieces that holdspecial memories for herand her family.
Resident in the SpotlightRenee Stokes grew up in France and aspired to
be an artist, like her father. She utilized herunique talents during grade school and kept onpainting. Renee came to America after meetingher husband during WWII. She went to schoolto become a teacher, but made time to paint inher free time. She used watercolors but created
many oil paintings. All of her photos holdspecial meaning as she painted family
destinations, landscapes, flowers, & all of herpets! Come and see her amazing artwork onSat, Aug 13 from 1-3 PM on the 5th floor
Neighborhood NewsThe Neighborhood residents areenjoying their time with all the
exciting activities they get toparticipate in such as flower
arranging, painting, and spendingsome time in the sun with thisgreat summer weather. In the
Neighborhood we are stimulatingour minds with music therapy
from JoAnn and listening to thesweet sounds of Steven Gary. Weare staying physically active withBianca from RehabCare when wedo our morning workout. Here in
the Neighborhood we areenjoying our time wisely and
keeping ourselves active.
Circle of FriendsThe Circle of Friends residents are
diving into new activities thissummer. They are attending a
weekly ceramics class where theyare able to express themselves
through creativity. They enjoy aworkout with weekly dancercise
classes to keep the bloodcirculating. Recently they startedGardening Class, which brings a
sense of peace of mind andrelaxation every Sunday. Theprogram is expanding their
participation in activities, so makesure to look for our daily activities
sheet to join in!
Clinical CornerKey Facts About Influenza & theFlu Vaccine from the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention
What is influenza (also calledflu)? The flu is a contagiousrespiratory illness caused byinfluenza viruses that infect thenose, throat, and lungs. It cancause mild to severe illness, and attimes can lead to death. The bestway to prevent the flu is by gettinga flu vaccine each year. Handwashing is the most effectivepreventive measure.
Signs and symptoms of flu:• Fever* or feeling
feverish/chills, Cough, Sorethroat, Runny or stuffy nose,Muscle or body aches,Headaches, Fatigue (verytired), and Some people mayhave vomiting and diarrhea,though this is more commonin children than adults.
• It’s important to note that noteveryone with flu will have afever.
How flu spreads: Most expertsbelieve that flu viruses spreadmainly by droplets made whenpeople with flu cough, sneeze ortalk. These droplets can land inthe mouths or noses of peoplewho are nearby. Less often, aperson might also get flu bytouching a surface or object thathas flu virus on it and then
touching their own mouth, eyes orpossibly their nose.
Period of contagiousness: Youmay be able to pass on the flu tosomeone else before you knowyou are sick, as well as while youare sick. Most healthy adults maybe able to infect others beginning1 day before symptoms developand up to 5 to 7 days afterbecoming sick. Some people,especially young children andpeople with weakened immunesystems, might be able to infectothers for an even longer time.
How serious is the flu?• Flu is unpredictable and how
severe it is can vary widelyfrom one season to the nextdepending on many things,including:
• What flu viruses arespreading
• How much flu vaccine isavailable
• When vaccine is available• How many people get
vaccinated, and• How well the flu vaccine is
matched to flu viruses thatare causing illness
Certain people are at greaterrisk for serious complications ifthey get the flu. This includesolder people, young children,pregnant women and people withcertain health conditions (such asasthma, diabetes, or heartdisease).
Resident ServicesFitness Center Hours
Monday-Friday9:00 am–4:00 pm
RehabCare: 408-241-3064
Beauty Shop HoursWith Rachel
Tuesday: 10 am–1 pmWednesday: 9 am–2 pm
Friday: 9 am–2 pmFull-Service Salon
Including cuts (for men andwomen), color, shampoo, set,permanents and manicures.
TransportationPlease schedule transportation at
the concierge desk. Transportationis on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuesdays and Thursdays aredesignated doctor days.
Good news! Our new driver Karinawill be taking residents on alloutings and appointments!
ComplimentaryValet Parking
Hours: 9:00am-5:30pmPlease take advantage of ournew valet parking and enjoy
your visit!
Belmont Village Scene
Wes & Sal soaking up some sun onthe new patio furniture.
Marge, Yvonne, Bev, & Lorraine arekeeping up with technology usingNOOK e-readers for the Book Club.
In July we welcomed new friendsYvonne, Bea, Georgene, & Michael
to Belmont.
Celebrating two special gentlemenon Father’s Day, Bob & Vincent. Charlotte crafting a Hawaiian yarn
lei using a straw, yarn, and ribbon.
Yasuko shared her beautifulconceptual artwork in July.
